Middle East - Take Courage; Wait For the Lord
Gospel workers in restricted and hostile nations risk their lives to spread the gospel. One worker in the Middle East, Jacob, was kidnapped last month and held by a terrorist group. He was kept blindfolded, not knowing if it was day or night. The group threatened to hang him. Listen as Todd Nettleton interviews John Samara, founder and executive director of Ananias House, on this episode of VOM Radio.
Afghanistan - Martyr's Widow Says, I'll See Them Again
There had been reports of a pending terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, when Hannelie Groenewald went in work as a medical doctor on November 29, 2014. Hannelie didn’t know that the Taliban attack would target her own home and family. Join Todd Nettleton as he interviews her for part 2 of her story.
Afghanistan - God Takes You Through
It’s been two years since the Taliban retook control in Afghanistan. Pressure and persecution against Christians in the country continues to rise. Hannelie Groenewald, a former gospel medical worker there, paid a high price for her faith when her husband and children were martyred in their home in Kabul in 2014. Listen as Todd Nettleton interviews her on this episode of VOM Radio.
Persecution in Mexico - God Called Us Here
Isaac Santiago, VOM’s Regional Leader for Latin America, and his team are standing with Christians suffering for their faith in Mexico, Colombia and other nations. They are also reaching out to Christians in Latin America who aren’t currently facing persecution, telling them the stories of heroic faith and inviting them into fellowship with persecuted Christians. Listen as Todd Nettleton interviews Isaac about what Spanish resources are available and will be soon on this episode of VOM Radio.
Indigenous Missions - What Took You So Long To Get Here?
Ten years ago, there were 3,000 unengaged, unreached people groups around the world--peoples who had never had a witness to share the gospel with them. Today, that number is less than 500 unreached, unengaged people groups. David will share stories of places where missions leaders have seen the last remaining unreached people groups in a region reached for the gospel – even amidst difficult times for the church. Listen to Todd Nettleton as he interviews David Bogosian, the CEO of Christian Aid Mission on this episode of VOM Radio.
Laos - Passing Tests of Faith
Pastor Mele was detained in Laos after police found copies of God’s Word. Now, police attend his church services every week, looking for reasons to detain him or close the church. “As a human,” he says, “I have fear. But I trust the Lord to protect me and guide me.” Listen to Todd Nettleton interview Pastor Mele on this episode of VOM Radio.
Persecuted Christians - Grateful Their Story Is Told
What sustains you in the trials of your life? A pastor in Burma along with his wife were arrested for their faith and imprisoned. The pastor was arrested seven times! Yet, God's Word sustained them throughout. Listen as Todd Nettleton interviews Floyd Brobbel, CEO of VOM Canada about his recent meeting with this pastor and how the church is still growing in hostile and restricted nations despite persecution.
Overcoming Fear in the Middle East - Lord, Don't Let Them See Me Shake
There are times when we fear in life. Brother James acknowledges that there are times when fear rises up in him but says as Christians, we must not let fear drown out the call God has placed on us. Listen as Todd Nettleton interviews James on his time in the Middle East and how God answered prayers at just the right time.
Libya - We Wanted Our Lives to Glorify Jesus
How would you respond on live TV a few days after your husband was martyred in Libya for his faith? Anita Smith spoke on CNN and CBS This Morning forgiving those who killed her husband - even speaking in Arabic on live TV to Libya. Listen as Todd Nettleton interviews Anita and hear how God was faithful despite her husband's death.
China - House Church Pastor Says Church Still Growing
Highly restrictive religious laws. Surveillance cameras lurking around every corner. Police knocking on doors and raiding church gatherings. These are a few among the many challenges our persecuted family in China face each week. Yet the church in China is still growing! Brother Enfu, pastor of an unregistered church, shares with Todd Nettleton on VOM Radio this week the excitement of a growing Body of Christ and the challenges of leading an illegal church congregation.